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Cuaba : An Encounter with the Past
The Cuaba was introduced in London in November 1996. Cuaba is a word coming from the Taino Indians describing a special kind of bush which burns very well. All the Cuaba : Exclusivos, Generosos, Tradicionales and Divinos belong to the figurado category (perfecto for many other experts).
Theses shapes were the most popular in the world until the beginning of the century. Habanos S.A. have decided to revive this old British tradition of smoking figurado. Cuaba is the first new Cuban brand launched since 1968. In the framework of a new marketing strategy, many other new Cuban brands or formats have been or will be introduced into the market (The Vegas Robaina at Barcelona in june 1997, the Trinidad is expected in February 1998, and the Cohiba Torpedo at the end of this year).
All Cuabas are " Totalemente a mano " and made under the supervision of Master Roller Carlos Izquierdo Gonzalez. They are presented in traditional boxes of 25 cigars. The boxes we have tasted were manufactured at the Romeo y Julieta factory (BM).
Don't be surprised if two Cuabas of the same box have not exactly the same shape. It's due to the manufacturing procedure. We noticed this while observing a Cuaba roller at work. Experts at La Casa del Habano told us that these shapes are very difficult to make.
Cigars-of-Cuba has tasted for you the Cuaba.
Actually, our members have the privilege to taste this entire Cuaba line (check our catalogue).
Cuaba tasting notes :
Exclusivos:
Before lighting up: hints of oaks and a bitter taste. While smoking, it reminds us of fresh green greec olive with a dominant leather taste. The second third and the final are also marked by an oak flavor.
The Exclusivos is exquisite after savouring black honey with French baguette accompanied by an XO Cognac. Therefore we didn't like this cigar after coffee.
Generosos:
We have found the same bitter hints as in the Exclusivos; however the Generosos is more creamy with well balanced oak notes.
Tradicionales:
It begins with an earthy taste mixed with rich flavor suggesting dark chocolate notes.
The end is quite surpriseless.
Divinos:
It begins with an earthy taste, more or less spicy. The final is mellow with roasted nuts hints.
Dr Z. Mouawad
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